Recruiting the “RKG” is generally a notch below elite talent. Yes every once in a while ND is in the hunt for a top 5 star player and every once in a while they actually land one. Its usually an OL, rarely is it a skilled position player or a DT.
Outside of Kyle Hamilton I can’t remember a true FR that came in and made an immediate impact. Usually ND “RKG” takes 2 to 3 years to develop. Yes ND might have the occasional FR come in and play a few downs here and there but not at the level of what BAMA, CLEMSON or OSU.
Clemson had several FR players make big plays all over the field today. Heck look at DJU when he played against ND. He only played in one previous game and almost pulled off a win...as a FR!
The talent gap is undeniable there’s the team that win, place and show...then there’s the “also rans”. ND with the talent it has is an “also ran”.
The blame doesnt fall anywhere but at his own feet